Table 35. Leading causes of fatal farm injuries to persons
less than 20 years,
Kansas, 1982-1996
Cause of Death |
Frequency |
Percent |
Machinery (E919) |
20 |
40 |
Drowning (E910) |
15 |
30 |
Firearms (E922) |
5 |
10 |
Struck by or against/caught in or between objects (E916-E918) |
3 |
6 |
Electric current (E925) |
3 |
6 |
All other causes (E884, E888, E912, E920, E928) |
4 |
8 |
All causes of death (E850-E869 and E880-E928) |
50 |
100 |